Finance Minister Makis Keravnos met recently with the new British High Commissioner to Cyprus, Michael Tatham, to exchange views on bilateral relations and ways to further enhance economic cooperation, as well as on European and international matters. Tatham assured the economic cooperation between Cyprus and the UK would continue, and said his country is ready […]
The aim is for 33.17% of Cyprus’ total consumption to come from renewable energy by 2030, based on the updated National Energy and Climate plan, Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou said addressing the annual General Assembly of the Energy Saving Association. He said the goal is to reduce energy cost to the […]
Financial technology firm Capital.com on Monday announced the launch of a new paid internship programme for university students in Cyprus. The first group will include 30 students from the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak), with plans to extend the initiative to other universities across the island. The company stated that the programme aims to provide students with […]
The Cyprus Telecommunications authority (Cyta), recorded revenues of €415 million and an expected pre-tax profit of €59 million for 2024, chairwoman Maria Tsiakka said on Monday. Speaking at a House finance committee meeting over the authority’s 2025 budget, she highlighted Cyta’s “significant contributions” to the national economy, saying that since 2000, it has transferred over €1.27 […]
Secretary general of the International Chamber of Shipping Thomas Kazakos on Monday met with Cyprus News Agency (CNA) director Dinos Finicarides, as well as the new director general of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) Alexandros Iosifidis. The meeting was held at the CNA offices in Nicosia and involved a discussion on issues related to the […]
Hellenic Bank reaffirmed its commitment to Cyprus’ hospitality industry with its participation at the 46th Cyprus Hotel Summit and Horeca Expo in Limassol, where sector challenges and opportunities were brought to the forefront. The conference, organised by the Cyprus Hotel Association (Pasyxe), focused on innovation and growth, sending a strong message of optimism, resilience, and […]
The Bank of Cyprus announced on Monday the launch of a €30 million share buyback programme, a move previously signalled last week during the release of its preliminary 2024 financial results. In a statement, the Bank of Cyprus Holdings Public Limited Company confirmed that the programme follows its February 18, 2025, announcement regarding a proposed cash dividend and […]
Natural gas production from Block 6 of Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) could commence within 2 to 2.5 years, according to Constantinos Hadjistassou, Professor at the School of Sciences and Engineering, Department of Engineering at the University of Nicosia. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA), Hadjistassou also highlighted the multiple benefits this development will […]
Australian Ambassador to Cambodia Derek Yip and Philippine Ambassador Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo visited the under-construction Techo International Airport (TIA), located south of Phnom Penh, on Friday as the first phase of the project reaches 94 percent completion. The visit provided the diplomats with an opportunity to witness the progress of the ambitious infrastructure […]
The 2025 Giant Doll Parade event in Siem Reap City, Siem Reap Province, held on February 22, 2025, received overwhelming support from the public and tourists. Mr. Un Sawan, general manager of the giant puppet project, said that for 2025, there were 9 giant puppets, which are characters from myths and legends. Among them are: […]
Rebecca Hunter, Marketing Director of SpaceX & Starlink met with the officials of the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) and discussed the modernising of digital services in Cambodia. Chea Ratha, Secretary of State of MoC received a courtesy call from the SpaceX & Starlink delegation, examining the possibility […]
SpaceX and Starlink, the two major tech companies founded by Elon Musk, Friday evinced interest in modernising digital services in Cambodia. A delegation led by Rebecca Hunter, Marketing Director of SpaceX and Starlink, met Chea Ratha, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) and discussed the possibility of expanding investment in the Kingdom. […]
Two beaches in Cyprus have been named among the top 25 in Europe for 2025, according to the latest rankings by the global travel platform TripAdvisor. Konnos beach, in the Paralimni-Deryneia municipality, and Makronissos beach, in Ayia Napa, have secured spots on the prestigious list. Konnos beach has been recognised as the 19th best beach […]
Here are the top business stories in Cyprus from the week starting February 17: Kicking off the week, access to high-performance computing has long been a barrier for creative professionals, engineers, and businesses. However, LoLa Cloud PCs, founded by Cypriot entrepreneur Rogiros (Roger) Theophanous, is on a mission to change that. Theophanous explained that his company offers an innovative solution that […]
The National Assembly Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable agricultural investment, a pledge made at the ASEAN RAI Guidelines Review held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on February 18-19. With $130 million allocated under the Pentagonal Strategy to boost production, support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and modernise the sector—plus $4 million for agricultural technical support—Cambodia […]
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received the visiting Managing Director at SpaceX – Starlink Rebecca Hunter at the Peace Palace yesterday. During the meeting, Rebecca Hunter briefed the Premier on the operations of SpaceX – Starlink services and highlighted that Cambodia is a high-priority destination for the company’s investment in 2025. Hunter also informed the […]